# Canadian Space Agency

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-Q4**: Targeted Launch — Scheduled window for the Artemis II crewed lunar flyby.
- **2026-04**: Scheduled Launch — Artemis II set to launch from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39B.
- **2026-03-12**: NYSE Debut — MDA Space begins trading on the NYSE to access deeper US capital markets.
- **2026-03-12**: Mission Update — NASA confirms hardware readiness and crew training milestones.
- **2026-03-12**: Flight Clearance — NASA officially clears the rocket and spacecraft for crewed flight.
- **2024-01-01**: Heat Shield Investigation — NASA begins deep-dive into Orion charring issues observed during re-entry.
- **2024**: Technical Remediation — Engineers identify and repair heat shield and life-support electronics issues.
- **2022-11-16**: Artemis I Launch — Successful uncrewed test flight of SLS and Orion.
- **2022-11**: Artemis I Success — Uncrewed SLS and Orion successfully complete lunar orbit mission.
- **2021**: TSX IPO — MDA returns to the public markets via the Toronto Stock Exchange.
- **2020**: Return to Canadian Ownership — Northern Private Capital acquires MDA from Maxar Technologies for $1B CAD.
- **1981**: Canadarm Debut — The first Canadarm is deployed on the Space Shuttle Columbia.
- **1969**: Founding — MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) founded in British Columbia.

## Recent coverage (4 stories)

### MDA Space Shares Retreat 4%: Analyzing Market Volatility vs. Long-Term Growth
2026-03-14 10:34:56 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

MDA Space (TSE: MDA) shares experienced a 4% decline in mid-March 2026, sparking debate over whether the dip represents a buying opportunity or a signal of cooling investor sentiment. Despite the short-term pullback, the company's multi-billion dollar backlog and critical role in the Artemis program provide a robust long-term foundation.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/mda-space-stock-drop-analysis-2026

### NASA Clears Artemis II Moon Rocket for April Launch Following Critical Repairs
2026-03-13 00:31:25 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 5

NASA has officially cleared the Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission, scheduled for April 2026. This decision follows a rigorous period of repairs and testing to address technical anomalies discovered during the mission's preparation phase.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/nasa-artemis-ii-april-launch-clearance

### NASA Confirms Artemis II Readiness for 2026 Crewed Lunar Mission
2026-03-12 22:24:18 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

NASA has issued a comprehensive status update for the Artemis II mission, confirming the flight readiness of the SLS rocket and Orion capsule. This mission will mark the first time humans have traveled to the lunar vicinity in over five decades, serving as a critical precursor to the Artemis III moon landing.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/nasa-artemis-ii-lunar-mission-update-2026

### MDA Space Debuts on NYSE: A Strategic Leap for Canada’s Aerospace Champion
2026-03-12 17:32:25 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

MDA Space has officially commenced trading on the New York Stock Exchange, marking a milestone in its transition from a regional leader to a global aerospace powerhouse. The listing provides the Canadian firm with direct access to the world’s deepest capital markets as it scales production for the Artemis program and commercial satellite constellations.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/mda-space-nyse-debut-aerospace-analysis

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